Livelihoods Update 20 June 2024

India has improved its rank to 63rd in the Green Transition Index, thanks to its focus on energy equity, security and sustainability.

 

The Union Cabinet has approved MSP for 14 Kharif crops, which will give farmers an additional Rs. 35,000 crore.

 

Air Pollution killed 8.1 million people across the world in 2021, of which 2.1 million deaths happened in India: State of Global Air Report 2024.

 

Amazon allegedly made a worker pledge that he will not take toilet breaks or water breaks, till their work target was met. The National Human Rights Commission has taken notice.

 

There have been more than 40,000 heat stroke cases in India, in the summer season: Reuters.

Livelihoods Update 20 June 2024

 

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